Source Audio Artifakt Lo-Fi Elements Effects Pedal

The Source Audio ARTIFAKT Lo-Fi Elements is a groundbreaking lo-fi effects pedal that captures all the hazy, nostalgic, and unpredictable tones that define the lo-fi sound. From crackling vinyl and tape saturation to bit-crushing, dark reverb, filtering, and glitch, ARTIFAKT is a complete toolkit for producers and players who want to add texture, atmosphere, and character to their sound.

With seven powerful effect engines, full MIDI and USB-C connectivity, and integration with Source Audio’s Neuro 3.0 software, ARTIFAKT is a one-stop lo-fi workstation with limitless creative possibilities.

Main Features

• Lo-Fi Modulation / Reverb / Delay / Bitrate Reduction effects pedal
• 7 distinct effect engines:
  • Radio – nostalgic tones of a vintage radio tuning through static
  • Tape – vintage tape compression, saturation, flutter & pitch modulation
  • μVerb – primitive reverb with 8-bit style bouncing echoes
  • Crush – bit-depth reduction & sample rate quantising, enhanced with ladder filter resonance
  • Ladder – R-2R ladder filter with LFO and envelope modulation
  • Vinyl – authentic pops, crackles & textures of worn records
  • Glitch – unpredictable randomised playback, pitch, and speed effects
• 16 onboard presets (expandable to 128 via MIDI)
• Full MIDI control via 3.5mm TRS In/Thru
• USB-C connection for Neuro 3.0 editor and community presets
• Stereo inputs and outputs for flexible rig integration
• Expression pedal control over any parameter via Neuro 3.0 editor
• Switchable Active Analog or True Bypass
• Dual footswitches for parameter control and preset navigation
• Power: 9V DC (centre negative, 200 mA) (not included)

Explore the Lo-Fi Palette

The effect selector knob gives instant access to seven lo-fi sound engines, each like plugging into a completely new pedal:

• Radio – nostalgic, crackling, frequency-filtered noise
• Tape – lush saturation with slapback, chorus, and flutter
• μVerb – gritty, digital-style reverb with retro echoes
• Crush – lo-fi bit-crushing and sample rate degradation with Moog-style filter resonance
• Ladder – dramatic analogue-inspired filter sweeps
• Vinyl – faithful record crackle, from pristine pressings to gramophone wear
• Glitch – unpredictable sound mangling with randomised playback

Total Control with Neuro 3.0

Pair ARTIFAKT with Source Audio’s Neuro 3.0 software for expanded editing and deep sound design. Access free factory and community presets, tweak parameters in detail, and experiment with limitless combinations of lo-fi textures.